The Gazette

Publication Date

9 December 2020

Why should you leave a gift to charity in your will? Remember A Charity explains how to leave money to charity in your will and how it could make you eligible for a reduction in inheritance tax.

Publication Date

23 November 2020

Who inherits property when two or more people die simultaneously? Laura Abbott of Wright Hassall looks at section 184 of the Law of Property Act 1925 and the problem of 'commorientes'.

Publication Date

18 November 2020

How often should you review your will after signing it? Jennifer Russell of Lodders Solicitors explains when you should review your will and why.

Publication Date

5 November 2020

What are The Non-Contentious Probate (Amendment) Rules 2020 and why have they been introduced? Nicola Mawson of Stephensons Solicitors LLP explains the new Non-Contentious Probate Rules, which came into force on 2 November 2020.

Publication Date

2 November 2020

How much does it cost to apply for probate? Here’s what you know to know when applying for probate in England and Wales.

Publication Date

30 October 2020

With the year now in its final quarter, Linda Cummins of GWlegal looks back at the important wills and probate law changes seen in England and Wales in 2020.

Publication Date

27 October 2020

When someone dies outside of Scotland, either overseas or elsewhere in the UK, it can be difficult to know what to do and who to turn to. Robert Cole of Brodies LLP explains what to do when someone dies outside Scotland.

Publication Date

22 October 2020

What should you do when a British citizen abroad? Nicola Nottidge of Birketts LLP explains how to report the death of an English or Welsh citizen abroad and what happens after it’s been reported.

Publication Date

15 October 2020

What is a caveat and when would you use one to prevent a grant of probate? Laura Abbott of Wright Hassall explains what you need to know about probate caveats.

Publication Date

5 October 2020

How quickly do you need to pay inheritance tax when someone dies? And can you pay it from the deceased’s accounts? Zeen Al Atroshi of Duncan Lewis Solicitors explains how to pay inheritance tax.